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valescence, which was hardly to be
wondered at; and really / think Sybil
felt twinge of regret as she sat the
last evening beside Mr.. Vincent's
couch and listened to party of gentle
men warbling a Swiss air out on the
front platform. It was twilight, and
the porter had not yet come in to light
the lamps.
Don't you think, Miss Sybil," Mr..
Vincent said in a low voice, ''that some
acquaintances ripen very much faster
than others? feel as though I had
known you for years, yet I cannot tell
what your last name is. The doctor
calls you just Miss Sybil."
81 thought you KNEW she SAID,
simply, ignoring his first question,
which had sent strange thrill to her
heart. "My name is Travers. -
"Whatp" he almost shouted. "What
did you sayP"
"Travers," she repeated, looking at
him surprised.
He sank back on the cushions help
lessly, and, turning his face toward her,
ne InurInureu. "hlSmeL.
''Do you know" he continued, after
pause which Sybil felt to be pregnant
with meaning-''do you know we have
been as badly mixed up as to our
identities as the people in play. 1
had no idea you were Miss Travers.
Your Uncle jerry"
"Do you know my Uncle Jerry?" she
cried in surprise.
81 ought to-" he replied, with an
odd smile. 81 am-Sybil, do You ever
forgive people who practice little de-
ceits upon you?"
The familiar manner of this address
did not offend her, strange to say.
''That depends" she said softly.
"What would you say if l were to
tell you that my name wasn't Vincent
at all?"
{ He had contrived to get hold of her
hand, and he felt it dutter slightly, but
she made no response.
81 do not know what led you to be-
heve that my name was Vincent. At
first.I could not correct the impression,
and, when was able, didn't care to,
for / was so pleased with our relation
that feared to do anything that might
jar upon it. 1t is all the worse for me
now, for / fear this deceit may have
prejudiced you. l am your uncle's
friend, Sybil. I am Royal Valleau."
1t was her turn to start in astonish.
ment She snatched her hand away
from him, but he secured it again.
--DUh2Srn L. 1.laadad- L. n Ian. Aona
"Forgive me! You have made me love
you and you must not be so cruel. You
will at least forget that / have deceived
you at all3"
Sybil gave no spoken reply, but her
hand was still clasped in his, and be.
fore the porter lit the lamps she suffer-
ed him to carry it to his lips.
This story was detailed in letter to
Miss Louise Houghton the following
week, with the appended comments:
And Just think of It, Louisel 1 have ac-
tually engaged myself to him. / meant to
hate him so, tool Uncle Jerry is delighted,
of course. For myself, l can only say that
l am perfectly happy, and leave the rest to
your Imagination. Wasn't it funny, though?
lie left New York three weeks before he
had intended to, because he didn't want to
be bothered with looking after me; and
ran away from him In the same unceremo-
nous style. Yet we both got on the same
train after all. 1t is quite like romance,
isn't 1t, dear? But l must close, as Roy Is
begging me to hurry and finish. [ will
write you more again. Your loving friend,
SYBu-
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A Sailor Describes a BAN.

The Bucksport Clippers nautical
editor went to a New-Year's ball. He
says the ladies chad pennants, bur-
gees, and pilot flags all over them and
heavy cloud of light, good setting
sails. A breeze sprung up" says this
nautical man. First four right and
leftr was the order. The inshore craft
hove up, struck a choppy sea, and
sailed back and forth, passing each
other with their port tacks aboard.
Then, catching a flaw Of wind, they
bore away down outside the lines with
an eightknot breeze, rounded to, and
came back before ten-knot souther."
The old salt says he did not quite
understand all the maneuvres, but ne
considered them an improvement on
the old time fore-and-aft breakdown IN
an old barn.-Levfston Me- Journal
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Managers say that it is only ques-
ton Of time when Italian opera viii bs
revived In all lts glory.
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rhey Wont nnck and Lied.

Said Buffalo Bill to am American who saw
him recently in London:
Before got into the show business, as you
must have suspected, conducted-thats the
word nova great many parties Of noble
young Englishmen all through the Black
Hills, the Yellowstone country the Little
Missouri and Little Big Horn countries.
Well, they were mostly quiet, good natured
fellows, that kept me shooting to get skins,
antlers and such like for them, and ! pride
myself on keerin' them out o trouble with
Injuns and grizzlies and such find these
quiet chaps have come home and figured as
heroes Of every kind Of scrimmage; every
skin was the natural focus Of a stack OF lies,
and every horn is hung with dime novel Of
the most sensational kind. And I'm ex-
pected TO back EN- all up and add more CORY
particulars It's rough on an honest frontier
man, but DO it, "What, sustain wholesale
liesi7 "Wal, this way said Bill with a
faint blush, dts mostly a young gal with
glowing eyes, who's been lied 20, that asks
me, and amt got it in me 10 take her
vision away from her. and them" he added
in dreamy way, "its all goin' TO help the
show Dakota Bell
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A friend Of mine, Hugh Craig, graduate
II Oxford, told me story once, which have
since seen In The Overland Monthly, regard
ing claim to a title
At "land court" middle aged Maori
appeared and made long speech, giving the
reason why title Of "A certain piece Of land
should bo given to him. An old, grizzled
Maori had listened without saying a word.
At last, as the younger man was about finish
ing his speech, he inquired:
"Where are my ancestors buried, but IN
this laud where | was bornT
When he had ended the old man eater
slowly arose, and ,hrowing of everything
but a wai,tcloth, be bounded across the room
and addressed the court saying:
Il have listened with disgust and contempt
10 the words Of this tuturn nobody. What
claim can he have on this landi | conquered
long ago the people and lived on that land
when he was small child; and the mistake
/ then made was in permitting him 10 live
AID be asks: Where are his ancestors
buriedf | tell him and show him. Herel
hereT-patting his stomach with his left
hand. His ancestors are here. ate them,
and that Is my title 10 the landW
No better or stronger title 10 native land
can be brought before the native land courts
than the above described title by Diges-
ton. n-BrOOklme News.
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+ hard working and healthy Americans.
Born on a farm and receiving only COM
non school education, he early acquired
vide knowledge Of Maine men and affairs,
and developed great acuteness in business.
IT, BEGAN as merchant in bis native town
and advanced rapidly in the acquisition Of
property till he owned stock in several rail
roads and manufacturing concerns, and was
rill active in business till short time before
MS death
He began his political life as Democrat OF
he Jackson Benton school, a believer in hard
money, revenue tariff and decentralization.
Ie lived 70 become an ardent Republican,
md the history Of his change Is like tnat OF
many thousand others-an epitome OF the
wonderful social and political revolutions
rom 1850 % 1870 After serving one term as
,heriR and two in the legislature as Demo
rat, Dc took radical ground for prohibition,
md i'm 1855 ran for governor on that ticket,
-ecciving but ! ,O27 votes The next year he
ram aaain, receiving 81 ,5G5 votes, and as there
vas no choice at the polls the legislature chose
aim for governor, and he served one year.
IN 1853 he was again a candidate, receiving
Il .lll votes; but n combination IN the legs
allure chose Samuel Wells In 1856 he took
very prominent part in organizing the Re
publican party, which was victorious at
every election thereafter till 1873 Gov
.rnor Morrill, threw himself into the anti
slavery fght with enthusiasm, and IN 1850 was
elected 10 congress. i'm which he served but
)ne term but that was in the memorable war
congress Of 1SGl-t3, and he took avery active
Dart in devising the fiscal policy Of the gov
eminent He was among the iirmest de-
tenders Of the greenback act Of Feb. ., 1852,
and made "a special tour and campaign in
Maine 10 secure popular support for the new
.urrencv lie declined a reelection, how
ever. and thereafter devoted himself TO ms
private business, except that in 1881 he was
.hosen from Augusta TO the legislature, in
which, though 20 years old, be served with
ne fire and energy Of youth For many
years he nd been resident Of Augusta, and
maintained his activity til bis final ill-ess.
On June % be was stricken with paralysis
md only partially recovered strength, though
his mind remained clear tin near death. He
leaves two daughters, Ms. G W. Goddard
and Ms II. NJ. Mills, and several grandchil-
hcn. His illusTious brother, Hon. Lot NJ.
Morrill,, died some years ago, and both were
non Of great integrity and endurance physi-
,al and mental.
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lutionaiy families. Bion Bradbury was born
nj Bddeford, Me, Dec 6, 1911, graduated at
Bowdoin college in 1890, and was admitted
TO the practice Of law at Alfred, York
county, in 1884 In 1912 he was mem
Der Of the legislature, and in 1871 was
appointed collector Of the port at Eastport,
which Office he held for ten years. There
after he was member of the legislature and
delegate 10 state and national conventions
tin the war In 1862 he ran for the legisla-
mra as a War Democrat and was elected
without opposition lie was at various times
candidate for governor and congress, but the
Republican majority prevailed against him.
From 1866 70 1850 he was almost "a dictator in
Democratic councils in Maine. He generally
wrote the platforms, and in one instance the
convention adopted his speech as a platform.
But bis most famous work was in lolS-79,
when he recognized the divided Democracy
Of Maine. and though their vote for governor
was divided, under bis management they Sc
cured tue legislature in 1879, and that body
chose Alouzo Garcelon as governor. In 1880
he succeeded in combining the Greenback and
Democratic strength III favor of Gen. Hollis
NJ Plaisted, who was chosen governor. He
continued active till the close of 1852, then
retired from politics and soon after from bus
mess. He failed rapidly thereafter and died
Of general weakness at the age OF 76
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Couldn't Reasonably Expect It.

lie popped his head cautiously inside Of our
sanctum door, just as we were starting out
on an important leading article, and mentally
cursing the innate perversity Of stubborn
steel pen and a bottle Of limpid mucilagin-
Gus, mud colored ink
~Don't want no lead pencils today, do
your he equiyocally sang out.
"Come in, my man. was our encouraging
response; "let's look at 'em; what do they
cOstp
"Ten cents a Dozen was the answer In a
seductive, persuasive tone Of voice.
After paying for our purchase, we eau
tiously inquired:
"Do you think they'll writer
The vender Of confined plumbago shrugged
his shoulders and made truthful response:
"The pencils look good enough, but you GER
tainly couldn't expect them to write at that
price. r-Pretzers Sunday National
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Scattering the Diphtheria.

A man in Salt Lake City took some
clothes that had been used about pa
tent afflicted with diphthsria and threw
them over a chicken coop the other even
ing TO air. When the family came to look
into the coop the next morning all of its
inmates were dead. The dead fowls had
black marks on their Threats in each in
stance; and whole brood of young
chicks persisted In the same way.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15
Pure Blood.

Mrs neutrality-suspicious., what do you
think is the matter with mel
Doctor am inclined 10 think your blood
is not pure III have 20 give you something
10 purify your blood
Mrs Bondclipper, haughtily-You are
probably not aware that belong TO one Of
the old Dutch families Of New York. Texas
Siftinpg
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FINANCE AND COMMERCE
New York Stock Market.
Reported by G. W Branch & Co., banke
and brokers. No I'LL Main street.
REVIEW.

Ngw YORK, July ll.-Considering the
ragged condition of the market at the close
Of business yesterday values have held their
own very well, and We are decidedly Of the
opinion that considerable lines Of stocks have
been quietly absorbed by the parties who
have been chiefly instrumental I'm causing
the decline
The whole situation seems 10 indicate an
improving tendency. and while it may re
qufre few d8y before values settle them
selves. we believe the lowest quotations have
been reached A. the day progres eel grail
nal but substantial improvement set I'D
which maintained its own mp 10 the close
We have considerable confidence IN the ~
ture and hope that no further disturbing de
velopments will arise.
Prices closed strong. Money and Gper
cent.
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Sick Headache

cured and its return prevented by the use
of DR.. David's Vegetable Liver Pills. AS this
remedy has been thoroughly tested by num-
bers of our best people, containing as u docs
none hut vegetable ingredients IL should com
mend itself 10 all sufferers with this terriDle
disease Being extremely mild faction thest
pills can be taken by both the weak ana t ne
strong. Price. - cents box OF . fliis' h'c
boxes for 81.
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success i'm cOnsOli-
Eating the temper
ance sentiment in
Maine and by being
the first governor
10 devote his entire
energies 10 the exc
cution Of the pro
hibitory law. He
was born in Bel
grade, Ne, June
10, 1909, and was
therefore - years
ID when death
,ameby paralysis
L. Nnniurnl lenilIn
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15

both sides was Of
Oh and honorable
New England
stock, and he in
heri,ed their best
qualities in full
vigol His father,
Jeremiah Brad
bury, held the Of
flee of collector Of
the port at Bath,
Me, under Prcsi
dent Madison, and
his mother boosted
descent from old
colonial and reVO-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15

Wyoming is one
Of many recent in
dicatiOns OF the
great changes since
1865; for the cap
tain is a scion Of
the noted Shannon
family Of South
Car olina, and
served through the
war as Il Confed-
crate aide
de camp TO Gen. r.
II. Anderson. He
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15
"NInm,s the Word"

Father fatherT shouted the son Of d
Pennsylvania farmer as he rushed into the
house, "it's comen
"Whatp
Natural gas"
Meal William, don't you lie 20 me-
"But we've struck time and rundown
behind the barn"
"Well, shet right up or the old woman will
hear you Not a word 10 her, William-not
a Whisper Time we struck lie had 10 buy
her two calico dresses, and when We found
coal she struck for pair Of shoes II she
hears Of this she'll want e. shawl, and like
enough pair Of them red stockings Mum
is the word, William. Wall Street News.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15

William NJ. Shannon Of South Carolina who
was killed in duel some years ago. Like
many OF the enterprising young men OF the
south broken in fortune by the war, Capt
Shannon sought new field in the far west
and after a short residence in Denver located
in Cheyenne There ne succeeded In L. E.
ness and gained many friends, by whom -
appointment was urged.
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1909 l.. Main Street.

We have only few weeks more in
which time to dispose Of the balance of
the immense stock before a meeting Of
the creditors, and everything is reduced
I'm pr &c. Goods that were cheap before
will fairly De slaughtered now.
Remember we want TO sell every pair,
and every pair must be sold az one price
or another. Here are a few of our many
BARGAINS
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DIED.

COLLINS Died. Julyli 1857. at 10 o'clock
KATE T.. daughter of Mary and the iate JONI
Funeral will take place THIS FRIDAY
EVENING az O'Clock from her mother RESI-
dence. 1921 seventh street. Port Mayo. FRIENDS
and acquaintances are invited 10 attend.
MALONEY Died, az her residence No. u.
south Adams street. at ll.b pm July 49, 49,
MR.. MARY MALONEY aged 80 years.
Her funeral will take place from -. Peter
o'clock. Friends and acquaintance invited "a
attend.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15

The tobacco market is again active 90 day ON
all kinds Shippers seem tO Doe firm, bat there
is nothing of boom boo this kind Oi tobacco.
The activity is incuttcrs. hriRhtaud suu-curcd
filters and bright wrappers. our market from
all accounts is still about the west for all
gia .es in the country, but IS steadily adyanc
ing So far
A package of bright wrappers sold at D at
auction to-day.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15
HON. ANsoN p. MORRILL,
Career Of an Ex-Governor - Maine Who
Has just Died.

Hon. Arson F. Morrill,, who died Mt his
home in Augusta, Ne, the other day, was in
bis time man Of much power and promi-
hence in that state; but never had the
national reputation enjoyed by his brother
the United States senator, or the well known
Justin Morrill,, Of Vermont Arson i. &c
luired his first national Reputation 10y his
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15
A NOTED MAN IN MAINE.
The Late Bion Bradbury, Whose Death
Was Lately Chronicled.

Was IatoIY thIOhI'ItH'
Hon. Bion Bradbury, the leader OF the
Democratic party in Maine, died at his home
IN Portland a few days ago. And regardless
# parry, there is a general recognition in
Name that am honest earnest consistent and
gerry useful citizen is gone. Mr. Bradbury
had been prominent in the business and po-
itical life Of his state for forty years, had
held various positions Of political honor and
public trust, and had worked indefatigably
fnr fle .ncces. Of his party. Ills ancestry on
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-07-15
Shipping News-Port of Richmond
ARRIVED JULY a. 1855.

Pure Old French Brandy and Sherry
Wine. Fer sale by
CHAMBERLAYNE x Co.
III and Il South Thirteenth street
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RicMOND Va. July 10.
OFFERINGS REpORrED IO -E, kElAhf-
Wheat 57i bushels.
Corn. 600 bushels
Oats.-.OO bushels.
Peas Is bushels.
SALES REPORTFD To SECRETARY.
Wheat Longbcrry, rs bushels common
zoe. Shortbelry. - bushels very good. o2c.
s. bushels good slc 10 bushels good. soc.
10 bushels common. 7jc.
COTTON REroRr
Market dull
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Excuses Exhsuste d.

Ne been a swimmin'i Oh, no, mother,
dassent without your consent.
Ny hair wetf oh yes, that Tom Sother,
he pumped on me, by accident.
How'd my coat get that muddy dirti
Oh, that's from playin' In the ditch
Whit Ne got on Tom Sother's Shirt
You've got me now, maj Git the SWITCH
Boston Beacon
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Choice Imported Claret-price very
low-at Chamberlayne & Co.'S, 10 and Il South
Thirteenth street.
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wyoming's New Secretary.

The recent appointment Of Capt S. d.
Shannon to be secretary Of the territory Of
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Purcell, Ladd & Co.,
WHOLESALE AGENTS.
4iy lttfI
sc.
20 WITH USN
GRAND BASKET PICNIC
AND
EXCURSION To- ASHLAND PARK.
TUESDAY. July 18TH.

This s the annual Picn.cOf Pine street Baptist
Church Sunday school.
FINE SHADE AND GOOD WATER BOAT
iNG AND FISHING COMPETENT
MAN IL CHARGE or BOATS.
Trains leave Elha station at 1870 o'clock am.
Returning leaves Ashland Park 40 pm.
Tickets &c.; Children under r. years. half
price This Is guaranteed % bee one of the best
Excursions Of the season.
COMMITTEES %. T.. Phillips. j. T.. Ragand.
O.. r. Mcrr.man. W. b. Daniel. and John X.
Hooper iyl2 tu Oh sa
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Our Servants.
wear this cap

wear this cap.
Nora ODowd-A cap is III \ cap you're
wantin' me 10 wearl One Nv thin things
loike a dolly shtuck on the top NV me headl
Sure the mkt thing you'd be AKIN ne 70 lie
coachman for the baby; III as lave be drivin'
a pig to the market wid a rope tohis leg as do
the lokes o that -IIarper's Bazaar
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TUE DAILY TIMES ALMANAC.
TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY.

TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY.
9 a.m............... AZ, 3 p.m.............. g6
l. m............... % o p.m.......... 90. 90
SUN AND MOON.
sun rises. D.. jO3a.m. Moon rises LOS am
Sun SETS. s.29p.m. Days length. lih.25m
THE TIDES.
High, morning. i.Ol High, evening. e.;
WEATHER PROBABILITIES.
Indications for Virginia commencing at p.m
yesterday Fair weather, stationary tenn
perature, westerly winds.
shipping News-Port of Richmond
ARRIVED JULY "A. 1885,.
Schooner Alfred Keen. Greedy, ROckl mi STA
City Point, lime, Warner Moore
Schooner Thomas Richards. Hopkins. Balti
more, coal, ;. Z. lathr0p y Co.
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E,Ident Loss of Time.

Bowery Professor-You seem 10 take good
deal Of interest in astronomy
Farmer Cornhusk-Yas, | spend great
deal Of time in stud'n' the heavens; in fact
I'm losing valuable time this moment
Bowery Professor (sotto voceD-Yes,
know you are.-Texas Siftings
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Try the justly celebrated La Normaudi
Cigar. CHAMBERLAYNE Co.
10 and T. South Thirteenth street
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SAILS REPORTED r0 SECRETARY.
Tobacco Markets.


Market Qill
Quotafions.-Middiing, lOsc.
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HERMANN EXPLAINED.
HOW A SHOWMAN'S CELEBRATED
TRICKS ARE PERFORMED.

The Magician's Card Manipuiations-
Mysteries OF Handkerchief Trick
DISAPPEARANCE Of Dove-Flowcrs from
= Candy Horn-Thc Rabbits.
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FOR SALE.

TOR RENT.-THREE NEW 81
dyeluin0s. FIVE rooms with all mod tII
ern improvements. Reservoir street near Cary.
one minutes walk To cars. .,,,,.,.e,,.
Die 29-tf North lehth st'''''